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RS35 VHF HS35 Handset Installation Instructions ENGLISH simrad-yachting.com...
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DSC functions will not operate on the RS35 until your MMSI has been entered. Refer to DSC Setup section for details. The radio channels installed into this Simrad VHF radio may vary from country to country de- pending upon the model and government or national communications authority regulations.
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Connect the equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help. A shielded cable must be used when connecting a peripheral to the serial ports. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
Declaration of Conformity document 4 nuts (where applicable) 2 mounting knobs Note: A VHF antenna is not provided by Simrad. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice if necessary. 1.2 Tools needed for installation You will need the following tools: • Power drill (or hand drill) and drill bits • Philips screwdriver...
The radio can be removed for storage and the viewing angle can be adjusted. • In dash or recessed installation. The radio is recessed into a cavity cut into a bulkhead. The radio fixture is permanent and the viewing angle cannot be adjusted. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
Insert the 2 mounting knobs through the holes and tighten them sufficiently to hold the radio at your preferred viewing angle. You can adjust the viewing angle at any time. The viewing angle has a 20º tilt range. Now install the microphone wall hanger. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
Working from the rear of the bulkhead, screw the radio firmly to the mounting surface using the 2 M5 x 32 screws with the plain washers and nuts. (The screws should not be visible from the front of the radio). Now install the microphone wall hanger. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
• metallic, use the 2 flat screws, 2 spring washers and 2 nuts to attach the handset mic wall hanger to the mounting surface. Hang the handset mic on the handset mic wall hanger. Now connect the radio. 0.96" (24.5 mm) Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
A suitable radio antenna (not supplied) must be mounted and connected before you can operate the radio. Consult your Simrad dealer for advice, if necessary. Always mount the VHF antenna as high as possible and at least 37” (96 cm) from the base station.
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38.5 kbps Grey RS232 IN Not used Note: The GPS connector on the radio is provided with a protective cover. If this connector will not be used, please ensure the protective cover is fitted. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
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The vessels battery negative must be common to the boat’s Ground (Optional). You can con- nect the base station to the boat’s Ground. Use the Ground screw and Ground plain washer supplied to make this connection. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
Drill the 3 screw holes (0 4.0 mm) and 1 wire hole (0 3.5mm) where marked. Drill completely through the mounting surface. Note: If you are drilling into fiberglass, use a small drill bit to drill pilot holes before drill- ing the screw holes. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
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Connect the DC connection wire to a 12 V DC source via a 1A fuse. Red wire to battery (+); black wire to battery (-). Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
See the Setup section in the RS35 User Guide for full setup details. CAUTION Under extreme operating conditions, the temperature of the rear heat-sink on this radio may exceed normal surface temperatures. Caution is advised to prevent possible skin burns. Simrad - RS35 & HS35 Installation Instructions...
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